A YOUNG author with epilepsy is starting a new chapter in her life after winning a publishing deal.
Vampire thriller Blood Prophecy: The Fated 3, was written by Grimsby Institute student Terri Spencer and won the Apostrophe Books Fiction Fast-Track writing competition.
The three-part e-book is a novel set in a world with vampires, fairies and werewolves around every corner, and was published by the organisers of the competition, who also helped design the front cover.
Terri, 20, of Oliver Street, Grimsby, said: "I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 11.
"It was not easy to deal with as a teenager and it got worse when I was about 16 because I couldn't go to college.
"I started writing the book to help me deal with what I was going through.
"It took me about two years to finish and the story follows three enchantresses, Selene, Aynia and Lalinn, who discover they are part of a prophecy and have to band together to save the world."
The story is aimed at young adults, and went on sale on December 10.
"I entered it into a competition run by Apostrophe Books and ended up winning the Fiction Fast-Track writing competition," Terri continued.
"It was overwhelming to win because I felt like I was the underdog.
"I was up against authors who had already been published in one way or another, as well as doctors and lecturers.
"I never thought I would win but I am so happy I did.
"I feel a great sense of accomplishment and I would love to be a novel writer for the rest of my life."
Blood Prophecy: The Fated 3 can be purchased on Amazon and other services that sell e-books for £3.09.
For more information, visit www.apostrophebooks.com
